​​AHEPA Sydney & NSW Inc is proud to announce “Ode to Freedom", a compelling exhibition by Greek Australian artist Angela Kiki Konstantinopoulou, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Exodus of Mesolonghi. With the valued support of The Hon. Steve Kamper MP, Minister for Multiculturalism this powerful collection will be showcased at the Fountain Court, Parliament House of New South Wales, from Tuesday 5 May to Thursday 28 May 2026. The exhibition is presented under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in Sydney.

Through Angela Kiki Konstantinopoulou's deeply expressive works, “Ode to Freedom" illuminates the long‑standing ties between Greece and New South Wales, celebrating shared values of courage, democracy, and resilience.

The exhibition will feature a compelling selection of Angela Kiki Konstantinopoulou's original paintings, including portraits of key heroes of the Greek War of Independence, whose courage and sacrifice helped shape the modern Hellenic nation. Among the standout works is her striking interpretation of Lord Byron, honouring his profound connection to Mesolonghi and his enduring legacy within the Greek struggle for freedom. The collection also turns its gaze to Australia, with pieces that illuminate the stories of the first Greeks in Australia, including a tribute to Katherine Crummer (née Plessos)—the first known Greek woman to settle in Australia—whose life reflects an early and important chapter in the shared history of Hellenism and New South Wales.

Angela Kiki Konstantinopoulou is a Greek Australian artist whose work blends historical narrative with expressive contemporary technique. Her paintings are characterised by bold colour, emotional depth, and a meticulous attention to storytelling, reflecting years of dedicated research into the heroes, struggles, and defining moments of Greek history. Kiki's artistic practice centres on re‑imagining pivotal events and personalities, transforming them into vivid visual experiences that speak to both cultural memory and modern identity. Her ability to bridge past and present—honouring the legacy of freedom, resilience, and human spirit—has positioned her as a distinctive creative voice within Australia's multicultural artistic landscape.

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